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From: Dale.Amon@H.GP.CS.CMU.EDU
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Subject: Re: Cold Fusion
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Date: 3 Apr 89 21:34:00 GMT
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A quick look at E. Brit. came up with two methods of D2/H2 separation.

There earliest one is electrolysis. H2O splits easier than D20 so
electrolysis gradually enriches the solution. This was the earliest
technique used.

A slightly later technique uses liquid hydrogen/deuterium and relies on
a slight difference in boiling points.

It was mentioned that there were more modern cost effective methods,
but no other details were given.

I also applaud the way in which F&P made their announcement. If this
technique is for real, there are trillions of dollars at stake, massive
international redistributions of wealth and power...

By giving out the essential details to the entire world in a surprise
press conference, they prevented any attempts at applying the
"Born secret" farce that is applied to things nuclear (in what I
consider a gross violation of the first amendment).

They may also have done it to insure their safety. There is real money
involved here. Not to mention the potential collapse of OPEC, some of
whose members are not known for their 20th century civilization.

------ IF ------- this is for real. I keep expecting to wake up.